Labor Day weekend when I went to my Dad's, my step-mom managed to get Charlotte to take the pacifier. However, this caused latch issues. She was five weeks old so I assumed it was nipple confusion and I stopped giving her the pacifier. Now that she is older, 11 weeks, I wanted to try again. The first time I tried she gagged and threw up. I did not force it into her mouth, I put it on her lips and let her take it in. The second time she tried she gagged. I took it away before she could throw up. I have tried letting her cry for a few minutes, (no more than five, I am not one for the CIO method). When I do so she tries to suck on her fist. She can't figure out how to just get one finger or a thumb in there. She definitely has the need to suck. I am just at such a loss, I am not sure what to do.
I also have to keep reminding myself that I am NOT a human pacifier. I am Barbara. A mom, a student, a wife, a chef, a maid, a care taker. But more than that I am me. I rarely put myself above my kids, and I am not sure when I will ever be able able to leave both of them at the same time. I am hoping to go to Bunco with some of my friends but no clue if that will happen with Charlotte only wanting a human pacifier. I also have yet to get her to take a bottle. Don't get me wrong, I love nursing, despite it's ups and downs. I just need to let go every now and then.
I remember those days. My son used to be very colicky and snacked all day and all night.
ReplyDeleteNow im attached to the pump...I can't wait for the day when I can nurse my baby. Hopefully in couple months...fingers crossed :)